{"id":1559,"date":"2010-09-20T08:10:22","date_gmt":"2010-09-20T16:10:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gglotus.org\/blog\/?p=1559"},"modified":"2010-09-20T08:10:22","modified_gmt":"2010-09-20T16:10:22","slug":"2014-lotus-elite-unveiled","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gglotus.org\/blog\/2010\/09\/20\/2014-lotus-elite-unveiled\/","title":{"rendered":"2014 Lotus Elite Unveiled"},"content":{"rendered":"

So here it is, the Lotus Elite, the first taste of what\u2019s to come from Lotus in the future. Look up elegant in the dictionary and you\u2019ll find variations on the following 1. dignified grace in appearance, movement, or behaviour, 2. superb taste in design, style and 3. something elegant; the ultimate refinement.<\/p>\n

\"Lotus<\/a><\/p>\n

The ground-breaking new Elite is exactly that. It\u2019s compact yet chic body is elegance incarnate. It\u2019s not only exquisitely elegant, in keeping with Lotus\u2019 core values, it\u2019s a car of substance incorporating some of the very latest technological innovations Lotus has to offer. The slick retractable hard top version and the optional use of hybrid technology with KERS are typical examples of Lotus tailoring technology to deliver perfect performance.<\/p>\n

\"Lotus<\/a><\/p>\n

Dany Bahar, CEO of Group Lotus said: \u201cThere\u2019s no denying that the Elite is breathtakingly beautiful to look at but it\u2019s so much more than that, it\u2019s a car that over delivers in all other aspects as well. One could say it\u2019s a car of perfect contradictions, it\u2019s compact yet spacious, high performing yet low emitting, lightweight yet still reassuringly solid. It\u2019s a car that we are exceptionally proud of at Lotus and we truly believe that there is nothing else like it out there both in terms of styling and performance.<\/p>\n

\"Lotus<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cMake no mistake, there\u2019s a definite market requirement for the Elite \u2013 it\u2019s the ultimate sports car feel with comfort and space. There will always be those who believe that Lotus should stick to small sports cars but we didn\u2019t take the decision to design something like the Elite lightly, it\u2019s based on months of careful research and planning. It\u2019s worth noting this sector has been very successful for us in the past and now the Elite raises the benchmark higher still.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Lotus<\/a><\/p>\n

Set for release in spring 2014, this is an innovative, exciting GT that will set a new benchmark in design, performance and emissions. And it\u2019s not all about sleek lines and stunning bodywork with this particular 2+2, what hides beneath this shark like exterior perfectly does the aesthetics justice. A front-mid positioned 5.0l V8 engine delivering up to 620 PS meaning drivers can expect to go from 0-100 km\/h in approximately 3.5 to 3.7 seconds.<\/p>\n

Elite Specification*<\/strong><\/p>\n

Layout: <\/strong>2+2 seater, front-mid-engined, rear wheel drive<\/p>\n

Dimensions:<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong>Length:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a04.60m
\nWidth:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a01.90m
\nHeight:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a01.32m<\/p>\n

Engine: <\/strong> Petrol, hybrid optional<\/p>\n

Hybrid technology: <\/strong>Hybrid gearbox with integrated electric
\nmotors and KERS<\/p>\n

Cylinder:<\/strong> V8
\nCapacity:<\/strong> 5.0 litre
\nPower\/Torque: <\/strong> 620 PS \/ 720 Nm
\nRev limit: <\/strong>8,500 rpm
\n0-100 km\/h: <\/strong> 3.5 to 3.7 seconds
\nTop speed:<\/strong> 315 km\/h
\nCO<\/strong>?<\/strong> approx (CO<\/strong>?<\/strong>\/km):<\/strong> 215 g\/km**
\nWeight: <\/strong> 1,650 kg
\nSeats: <\/strong> 2+2
\nTransmission:<\/strong> Full Hybrid transmission
\nDrive: <\/strong> RWD
\nStart of production:<\/strong> Early 2014
\nEnters the market:<\/strong> Spring 2014
\nPrice indication:<\/strong> Circa \u00a3115,000<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

So here it is, the Lotus Elite, the first taste of what\u2019s to come from Lotus in the future. Look up elegant in the dictionary and you\u2019ll find variations on the following 1. dignified grace in appearance, movement, or behaviour, 2. superb taste in design, style and 3. something elegant; the ultimate refinement. The ground-breaking … <\/p>\n

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